A delegation comprising representatives of the Jordan Engineers Association (JEA), the Amman Chamber of Industry and associations specializing in communications, information technology and cybersecurity reviewed the Aqaba Special Economic Zone's experience and its strategic vision to transform into a fully integrated smart city through the adoption of digital solutions and modern technologies.
Deputy Chief Commissioner for Administrative Affairs at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Karimah Aldabet gave a briefing on the establishment of ASEZA and its future plans for digital transformation, noting the completion of the automation of about 161 services as part of a drive to build a digital authority that enhances performance efficiency and service quality.
Weiterlesen: JO: Delegation Reviews Aqaba’s Vision to Become Fully Integrated Smart City
Now available through the official website
King Hussein Business Park (KHBP) has announced the launch of an AI chatbot service, as part of its ongoing digital transformation and smart city strategy. Now available through the official website, the service was developed in partnership with SmartServe, following the signing of an agreement between the two parties.
The AI chatbot serves as an upgrade that complements the AI Interactive Voice Response (IVR) service launched earlier this year with SmartServe’s support. Together, these solutions reflect KHBP’s commitment to enhancing its communication channels and improving the overall service experience. This initiative enables businesses and investors to access information and services more efficiently, providing immediate, accurate, and smart responses around the clock, while supporting higher operational efficiency and quality.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on Monday said that it aims to digitalise 80 per cent of government services by the end of this year, covering a wide range of ministries and public institutions.
The ministry highlighted the significant expansion of digital services through the "SANAD" application, which now provides 244 services, in addition to its existing inquiry features, Al Mamlaka TV reported.
Weiterlesen: JO: Gov't services digitalisation reaches 65%, aiming for 80% by end of year
The newly launched Amra City project is emerging as a landmark opportunity to apply cutting-edge urban planning technologies, integrating smart networks, digital infrastructure, e-governance, youth empowerment, and sustainable urban design, according to experts in engineering technology, planning, and infrastructure.
Specialists told Petra that this integrated vision positions the city to become a Jordanian and regional model for smart, sustainable urban development one that could serve as a reference across the Middle East.
The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has recently announced that Amman City has progressed seven ranks in the 2024 Smart City Observatory according to a study conducted by the academic institute IMD.
Amman now stands at 128th place out of the 142 cities evaluated, making it the tenth highest-ranking city among its Arab counterparts.
Weiterlesen: JO: Amman stands at 128th globally in smart city index